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Paula Wise

Paula Wise

Paula Wise

Paula Wright Wise, 62, of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Fort Smith. She was born Nov. 10, 1951, in Fort Smith. She attended UAFS and graduated from Northside High School. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an administrative assistant at McDonald’s and owner and founder of K-9 Kisses Pet Treats. She was a songwriter, singer and played piano, drums and guitar.

Her greatest achievements, if you asked her, were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but her contribution to everyone who met her was the gift of her friendship and sweet spirit. She loved her family, her work family, and spending time with her dog, Romo. Paula was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan!

She is survived by two half brothers; five children, Tina Ward of Yukon Okla., Teri Whitney of Houston, Ted Wise Jr. of Fort Smith, Tim Wise of Fort Smith and Tracey Wise of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren, Threasa Peck of Van Buren, Anthony Needham of Plano, Texas, Tiffany Kinnerson of Fort Smith, Trystan Wise of Fort Smith, Taya Isabella Wise of Colorado, Rachael Youngblood of Rock Island, Okla., and Michael Ward of Mountainburg; six great-grandchildren, and two sons-in-law. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Ethel Herron, and father, Paul Dane Wright.

There will be a casual celebration of Paula’s life at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Ruth Armstrong Nature Area at Old Greenwood Road and Dodson. Parking and entrance is on South 31st in Fort Smith. Dress is casual. Everyone is welcome.